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Golden Spike centennial
May 10, 2024·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Golden Spike centennial

Railroad fans of all stripes congregate at Promontory, Utah, on May 10, 1969, for the Golden Spike centennial celebration, including…

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Chicago’s Outer Belt
May 8, 2024·Photo of the Day·Classic Trains

Chicago’s Outer Belt

An eastbound Elgin, Joliet & Eastern freight is headed by 2-8-2 No. 747 about 2 miles east of Joliet, Ill.…

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GE 44-ton locomotive
May 6, 2024·Locomotives·Classic Trains

GE 44-ton locomotive

The best-known and most-popular early General Electric locomotives are its 44-ton and 70-ton switching locomotives, both of which found favor…

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The value of timetables
May 3, 2024·History·Trains Magazine

The value of timetables

Train timetables The digital information age has spawned a flurry of welcome advances in rail transportation, such as the convenience…

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